At Hull Fostering, we stand out from other fostering services by a country mile.
We are dedicated to supporting you as a foster carer and believe it is essential to provide opportunities for you, your family, and our children in your care to connect with other foster families each month.
We want you to feel part of our fostering community.
Monthly Activities
In a typical month, we host -
- 7 foster care support groups
- a baby and toddler group
- 4 x weekly afterschool sporting activities
- 4 x weekly fostering community hubs where we -
- bake
- make crafts
- watch films
- enjoy a free cooked meal
- play games
- catch up with one another
Special Events
This year, so far we have organised -
- an Easter egg hunt
- 2 summer parties
- a trip to a children's theme park
- a trip to the seaside
- ice skating
- a visit to a trampoline park
- a Halloween party
- a Christmas party
- a special outing for 700 of our fostering community to see the pantomime at Hull New Theatre
- a foster carers conference with special keynote speakers Sarah Naish and Sarah Dillon
Our Commitment
At Hull Fostering, we are a close-knit community that supports one another and deeply cares for the children in our care. As leading professionals and role models for our children and young people, we promise high-quality support, care, progression and comprehensive support.
If you decide to foster with Hull Fostering, you will have a dedicated social worker to guide and support you throughout your fostering journey.
You will have access to -
- 365 days a year support
- an out-of-hours support team for emergencies
- a mentor—an experienced foster carer to help guide and support you
- an extensive training package to continually develop your confidence and skills
- invitations to any of the seven fostering support groups, which run monthly in Hull and East Yorkshire, where you can meet other foster carers and make lifelong friends
- the option to join one of our Mockingbird constellations
- opportunities to attend our exclusive Hull Fostering baby and toddler groups
- invitations to our afterschool sporting activities and weekly Hull Fostering Community Hub
- access to Hull Fostering foster carer’s private Facebook group
- direct CAMHS consultations and support for your family
- a monthly dedicated newsletter
- a set-up grant to cover the start-up costs of fostering
- discounted leisure passes for all Hull City Council leisure facilities, including ice arena sessions, swimming, gym sessions, and golf course fees
- an annual loyalty payment of £500
- one large secondary school trip for the young person, typically abroad
- babysitting allowance
- mileage allowance
- 2 weeks holiday pay
- additional levels payment to recognise your increasing skills and learning
- the ability to speak to anyone at Hull Fostering at any time
Recognition and Celebration
To recognise your ongoing dedication, we celebrate you by -
- inviting you to award ceremonies and thank you events
- providing Max cards for discounted or free entrance to a wide range of national attractions
- offering a £250 referral payment for recommending a friend
- hosting exclusive weekly afterschool clubs, including tea provision, cinema club, sports, crafts
